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AFSCME’s Saunders: New heat standards reflect the realities of working in 2024
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced new heat...
Jul 1, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: Let Juneteenth, our nation’s second Independence Day, serve as a call to action
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Juneteenth: “Juneteenth is a moment for...
Jun 17, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: The Public Service Worker Protection Act would support those who have devoted their careers to helping others
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Congressman Chris Deluzio introduced the Public Service...
Jun 13, 2024
Saunders pays tribute to Rev. Lawson, ‘one of the greatest architects of social change in recent American history’
WASHINGTON– AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the death of the Reverend James Lawson: “We have lost an...
Jun 9, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: New Hatch Act guidance strengthens executive branch commitment to public service
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Office of the Special Counsel announced an update...
May 19, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: During EMS week, we celebrate the essential workers who race to our side when we need them most
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National EMS Week, which is happening May 19-25,...
May 19, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: International Museum Day comes as cultural workers across the country are making a stand
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing International Museum Day: “Many people have...
May 17, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: Public service workers deserve the freedom to negotiate
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was...
May 15, 2024
Saunders: AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Law Enforcement Week, which is happening...
May 12, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: This week and always, we stand with nurses
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is happening May...
May 5, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: Supporting public service workers means respecting their voice on the job
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Service Recognition Week, which...
May 4, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: Honoring corrections officers means recognizing the challenges they face
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Correctional Officers Week, which is...
May 4, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders ahead of Workers Memorial Day: Expanding workers’ voice on the job is key to saving lives
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement ahead of Workers Memorial Day, Sunday, April 28: “Of all the...
Apr 25, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden expansion of federal overtime rule will help millions more workers
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a new federal rule...
Apr 22, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: Autoworkers winning in Tennessee shows that union momentum is everywhere
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after it was announced that Volkswagen workers in Tennessee...
Apr 19, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: The 911 SAVES Act will give emergency dispatchers the permanent recognition they’ve earned
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,...
Apr 14, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders on EPA rule limiting ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water: This gives our communities ‘greater peace of mind’
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new...
Apr 9, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: National Library Workers Day comes on the heels of new organizing across the country
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Library Workers Day on April 9, 2024:...
Apr 8, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders: As we celebrate Care Workers Recognition Month, care workers are organizing and mobilizing
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement ahead of today's Rally for Care and in response to President...
Apr 8, 2024
AFSCME’s Saunders celebrates the leadership and legacy of retiring UNITE HERE President D. Taylor
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released this statement following the announcement by D. Taylor that he is stepping down as...
Mar 31, 2024
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